Before heading out into the woods for the first time this season to hunt, DNR Conservation Warden Chris Kratcha wants you to pack some safety tips and other supplies. Hunters across the state had the opportunity to get a jump start on the deer hunting season with the archery and crossbow seasons beginning last Saturday. Deer hunting season has been exceptionally safe in past years, with only three reported incidents this year and fewer than 20 a year since 2021. Kratcha says you can do several other things before you prepare to shoot to make a safe hunt possible. You can find more information about the upcoming hunting season here.